History of Leighton Meester in Timeline
Leighton Meester is an American actress and singer best known for her role as Blair Waldorf in the popular teen drama series "Gossip Girl" (2007-2012). Her career spans both television and film, with appearances in movies like "Killer Movie," "Country Strong," "The Roommate," "Monte Carlo," "The Oranges," "The Judge," "The Weekend Away," and "EXmas." Beyond "Gossip Girl," she's had a recurring role on the sitcom "Single Parents" and made her Broadway debut in "Of Mice and Men" in 2014. Her diverse roles showcase her talent in various genres, from teen dramas and comedies to thrillers and Broadway productions.
1983: Birth of Older Brother
Leighton Meester's older brother, Douglas Logan Meester, was born in 1983.
April 9, 1986: Leighton Meester is Born
Leighton Meester was born on April 9, 1986, in Fort Worth, Texas.
1992: Parents' Separation
Leighton Meester's parents separated in 1992.
1994: Birth of Younger Brother
Leighton Meester's younger brother, Alexander "Lex" Meester, was born in 1994.
1999: Acting Debut
Leighton Meester made her acting debut on an episode of Law & Order in 1999.
2003: Film Debut
Leighton Meester made her film debut in Hangman's Curse in 2003.
2004: Role in Tarzan and Entourage
In 2004, Leighton Meester had a series regular role in Tarzan and a recurring role in Entourage.
2005: Recurring Role in Veronica Mars
Leighton Meester had a recurring role as Carrie Bishop in Veronica Mars in 2005.
2006: Various Film and Television Appearances
In 2006, Leighton Meester appeared in the films Flourish and Inside, and guest-starred in several television series.
2007: Gossip Girl Debut
In 2007, Leighton Meester landed her breakout role as Blair Waldorf in the CW teen drama series, Gossip Girl.
2008: Inclusion in "Most Beautiful" Lists
In 2008, Leighton Meester was included in People's "100 Most Beautiful" and FHM's "Fall TV's Hottest Stars" lists.
2008: Sunsilk Campaign
In 2008, Meester was a spokesperson for Sunsilk's "Life Can't Wait" campaign.
2008: Film and Television Appearances
Leighton Meester appeared in the film Killer Movie and reprised her role in Entourage in 2008.
2008: Film and Television Appearances
Leighton Meester appeared in the horror-thriller film Killer Movie and reprised her role in Entourage in 2008.
March 2009: Start of Album Work
Leighton Meester began working on her debut album in March 2009.
April 2009: Music Release and Endorsements
In April 2009, Leighton Meester released the song "Birthday" and partnered with brands like Reebok and ASK Enquired.
October 13, 2009: "Somebody to Love" Release
Leighton Meester's first official single, "Somebody to Love", featuring Robin Thicke, was released on October 13, 2009.
2009: Collaboration with Safe Horizon
Leighton Meester worked with Safe Horizon in 2009 to raise awareness about domestic violence.
2009: Ranked on Maxim's "Hot 100" and "Most Beautiful" Lists
In 2009, Leighton Meester was ranked on Maxim's "Hot 100" and continued to be included in "Most Beautiful" lists.
2009: Music Releases and Collaborations
In 2009, Leighton Meester collaborated with Cobra Starship on "Good Girls Go Bad" and released her solo single "Somebody to Love".
March 2010: Films "The Oranges"
Leighton Meester filmed "The Oranges" with Adam Brody in March 2010.
March 30, 2010: "Your Love's a Drug" Release
Leighton Meester's second single, "Your Love's a Drug", was released on March 30, 2010.
October 2010: Working with Check in the Dark
In October 2010, Leighton Meester revealed she was working with a band called Check in the Dark and writing music.
2010: Brand Spokesperson and Humanitarian Efforts
In 2010, Leighton Meester became the spokesperson for Herbal Essences and participated in Bulgari's humanitarian campaign for Save the Children.
2010: Release of "Your Love's a Drug"
Leighton Meester released her second solo single, "Your Love's a Drug", in 2010.
2010: Country Strong Release
Leighton Meester starred in the country music drama Country Strong, which was released in 2010.
2010: Ranked on "Most Beautiful" Lists
Leighton Meester was ranked highly on "Most Beautiful" lists in 2010.
February 2011: Collaboration with Clinton Sparks
Leighton Meester collaborated with DJ Clinton Sparks on "Front Cut", which was released online in February 2011.
July 2011: Lawsuit with Mother
In July 2011, Leighton Meester and her mother, Constance, filed lawsuits against each other regarding Meester's financial support of her brother, Alexander. Meester claimed her mother misused the funds for cosmetic procedures, while Constance alleged a breach of contract and physical abuse, claiming Meester owed her $10,000 monthly.
November 2011: Mother Drops Lawsuit
In November 2011, Constance Meester dropped her $3 million lawsuit against Leighton Meester. Leighton maintained her willingness to pay for her brother's medical and educational expenses but disputed the $10,000 monthly claim.
December 7, 2011: Default Judgement
Leighton Meester obtained a default judgment in her lawsuit against her mother on December 7, 2011.
2011: Film Releases
Leighton Meester appeared in several films released in 2011, including The Roommate, Monte Carlo, and The Oranges.
2011: Ranked on "Most Beautiful" Lists
Leighton Meester continued to be included in "Most Beautiful" lists in 2011.
2011: Face of Vera Wang and Missoni Campaigns
Leighton Meester was chosen as the face of Vera Wang's Lovestruck fragrance and Missoni's spring/summer campaign in 2011.
April 2012: Check in the Dark Tour Announcement and Penshoppe Endorsement
In April 2012, Leighton Meester announced a tour with her band Check in the Dark and endorsed the Philippine clothing brand Penshoppe.
May 2012: Penshoppe Campaign and Album Demo Recording
Leighton Meester participated in Penshoppe's "All Stars" campaign in May 2012 and mentioned recording a demo album with her band.
June 4, 2012: Check in the Dark Tour Ends
Leighton Meester's five-city tour with the band Check in the Dark concluded on June 4, 2012.
June 2012: Wins Lawsuit
In June 2012, Leighton Meester won the lawsuit against her mother, and the judge rejected the counter-suit claims made by Constance Meester.
June 2012: "That's My Boy" Release
Leighton Meester's film "That's My Boy" was released in June 2012, receiving negative reviews and underperforming at the box office.
August 2012: Music Video Appearance and "Veronica Mars" Recasting
In August 2012, Meester appeared in The Nomads' music video for "Addicted to Love" and was replaced in the "Veronica Mars" film due to scheduling conflicts.
2012: Ranked on "Most Beautiful" Lists
Leighton Meester was ranked on "Most Beautiful" lists in 2012.
2012: End of Gossip Girl
Gossip Girl concluded its run in 2012 after six seasons.
October 2013: Biotherm Global Ambassador
Leighton Meester became the global ambassador for Biotherm skincare in October 2013.
November 2013: Engagement to Adam Brody
Leighton Meester and Adam Brody became engaged in November 2013.
2013: Brand Ambassador for Biotherm
In 2013, Leighton Meester became the global brand ambassador for skincare company Biotherm.
February 15, 2014: Marriage to Adam Brody
Leighton Meester and Adam Brody married in a private ceremony on February 15, 2014.
April 2014: "Life Partners" Premiere and Broadway Debut
In April 2014, Meester's film "Life Partners" premiered at Tribeca, and she debuted on Broadway in "Of Mice and Men."
September 9, 2014: "Heartstrings" Album Announcement
Leighton Meester announced the release of her debut album, "Heartstrings," on September 9, 2014.
October 2014: "The Judge" Release and Other Film Appearances
Leighton Meester appeared in "The Judge," which was released in October 2014. She also appeared in "Like Sunday, Like Rain" and "By the Gun" and became the face of Naf Naf's autumn/winter collection.
2014: Broadway Debut and Film Release
In 2014, Leighton Meester made her Broadway debut in Of Mice and Men and appeared in the film The Judge.
2014: Heartstrings Release
Leighton Meester independently released her debut studio album, Heartstrings, in 2014.
August 4, 2015: Birth of First Child
Leighton Meester and Adam Brody's first child, a daughter named Arlo, was born on August 4, 2015.
2015: Charity Auction for Many Hopes
In 2015, Meester held a charity auction on eBay to benefit Many Hopes.
2015: "Heartstrings" Tour, Jimmy Choo Campaign, and "Unity" Documentary
In 2015, Meester toured for her album "Heartstrings," appeared in Jimmy Choo advertisements, and narrated a part of the documentary "Unity."
March 2016: Casting in "Making History"
Leighton Meester was cast in the Fox comedy series "Making History" in March 2016.
2017: Volunteering with Feeding America
Leighton Meester began volunteering with Feeding America in 2017, including work at the Downtown Women's Center and hurricane relief in Puerto Rico.
January 2018: Casting in "Semper Fi"
Leighton Meester joined the cast of the film "Semper Fi" in January 2018.
September 2018: "Single Parents" Premiere
Leighton Meester's series "Single Parents" premiered in September 2018.
2018: Single Parents Premiere
Leighton Meester began portraying Angie D'Amato on the ABC sitcom Single Parents in 2018.
January 2019: Feeding America Campaign with Subway and Shamrock Farms
Leighton Meester participated in a Feeding America campaign with Subway and Shamrock Farms in January 2019.
May 2019: Collaboration with Feeding America and Los Angeles Food Bank
In May 2019, Leighton Meester worked with Feeding America and the Los Angeles Food Bank to support families in need.
October 2019: "Semper Fi" Release
The film "Semper Fi," starring Leighton Meester, was released in October 2019.
April 2020: Expecting Second Child
News broke in April 2020 that Leighton Meester and Adam Brody were expecting their second child.
September 2020: Birth of Second Child
Leighton Meester and Adam Brody's second child, a son, was born in September 2020.
2020: End of Single Parents
Single Parents, starring Leighton Meester, concluded in 2020.
2021: Omaze Campaign for CCHS
In 2021, Leighton Meester promoted meetings on Omaze to encourage donations for congenital central hypoventilation syndrome.
2022: "How I Met Your Father," "The Weekend Away," and "My Father's Dragon"
In 2022, Leighton Meester had a recurring role in "How I Met Your Father," starred in "The Weekend Away," and voiced a character in "My Father's Dragon."
2022: Face of Farfetch
Leighton Meester became the face of the luxury fashion retail platform Farfetch in 2022.
2022: "The Orville" Guest Appearance
Leighton Meester reprised her guest role in "The Orville" in 2022.
2022: The Weekend Away Release
Leighton Meester starred in the film The Weekend Away, which was released in 2022.
2023: EXmas Release
Leighton Meester appeared in the film EXmas, released in 2023.
2023: "EXmas" Release
Leighton Meester starred in the holiday film "EXmas," released in 2023.
February 2024: Social Media Endorsements
As of February 2024, Leighton Meester had a substantial social media presence, with 6.9 million followers on Instagram and 1.5 million on Twitter. She used her platform to endorse various products, including beauty and wellness items, partnering with brands like Shamrock Farms, Nexxus New York Salon, and Sunglass Hut.
October 2024: Casting in "The Buccaneers"
Leighton Meester was announced as a cast member for season two of "The Buccaneers" in October 2024.